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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 33 - Favorite places we have/haven’t been to
Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 33 - Favorite places we have/haven’t been to

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 33 - Favorite places we have/haven’t been to

In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Hillary and Nelson talk about five places they loved traveling to and five places they’d be excited to visit. Beaches, food, castles, and camels are a must. Let us know what your list is.       We hope you enjoyed this episode! Stay tuned for more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu talk, behind-the-scenes look at our brand, and conversations with fascinating peo...
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 32 - Rene Sousa talks about his BJJ journey and seminars

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 32 - Rene Sousa talks about his BJJ journey and seminars
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Hillary and Nelson talk to the globetrotting, buggy-choking BJJ black belt, Rene Sousa. They discuss Rene’s first experiences with BJJ, training full-time, camps, kangaroo...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on May 25, 2023
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 31 - Life at the Inverted Gear Academy and Tomato Sauce

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 31 - Life at the Inverted Gear Academy and Tomato Sauce
The Inverted Gear Podcast is back! In its 31st episode, Hillary and Nelson talk about the Inverted Gear Academy and the relationship between a tomato sauce study and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss being a year out ...
Hillary Puentes-Witt
Posted on May 18, 2023
Hillary Puentes-Witt
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 30 - Max Neukäufler talks martial arts, crafting, and culture

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 30 - Max Neukäufler talks martial arts, crafting, and culture
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson talks to Max Neukäufler, craftsman/martial artist/photographer/woodsman extraordinaire. They discuss immersing in a culture when traveling and training, crafting, t...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on February 10, 2022
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 29 - Alex Sterner talks conditioning and training volume for BJJ

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 29 - Alex Sterner talks conditioning and training volume for BJJ
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson talks to Alex Sterner, head coach at Electrum Performance. They discuss managing lifting weights and training BJJ, conditioning and the importance of rest, injury p...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on January 20, 2022
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 28 - Steve Kwan talks podcasting, trusting the process, and specialization in BJJ

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 28 - Steve Kwan talks podcasting, trusting the process, and specialization in BJJ
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson talks to Steve Kwan, host of the BJJ Mental Models podcast and BJJ Black Belt. They discuss the importance of training right as a white belt, the best warm-ups, how...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on January 06, 2022
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 27 - Ryan Hurst talks about living in Japan, gymnastics, and more!

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 27 - Ryan Hurst talks about living in Japan, gymnastics, and more!
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson talks to Ryan Hurst, black belt in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo. They discuss Ryan’s life in Japan as a young kid, his gymnastics career, being an Uchi-deshi, an...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on December 17, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 26 - Jarrell Garcia talks coaching vs. instructing and social media presence

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 26 - Jarrell Garcia talks coaching vs. instructing and social media presence
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary talk to Jarrell Garcia, BJJ Black Belt with a doctorate of education. They discuss his social media presence, sports psychology, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pop...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on December 02, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 25 - Javier Palomo talks Combat Wrestling and traveling to Japan

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 25 - Javier Palomo talks Combat Wrestling and traveling to Japan
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary talk to Javier Palomo, lifelong martial artist. They discuss Japanese culture, training in the Kodokan Judo Institute, a championship trip to Japan, and...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on November 18, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 24 - Seymour Yang discusses being an artist and managing a gym

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 24 - Seymour Yang discusses being an artist and managing a gym
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson talks face to face for the first time with Seymour Yang, BJJ black belt and artist about blogging in the 00s, the new Inverted Gear Gym, creating the Honey Badger G...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on November 11, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 23 - “The BJJ Globetrotter” Christian Graugart talks about traveling the world and teaching BJJ

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 23 - “The BJJ Globetrotter” Christian Graugart talks about traveling the world and teaching BJJ
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary talk to Christian Graugart about teaching BJJ to adults and kids, skills needed for competitions, and more!   Video version You can find Christian an...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on November 04, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 22 - Pro Magic player Raphael Levy talks about similarities between the card game and BJJ

Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 22 - Pro Magic player Raphael Levy talks about similarities between the card game and BJJ
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary talk with professional Magic: The Gathering player, Raphael Levy about his journey as a brown belt, similarities of Magic and BJJ, Jiu-jitsu culture in ...
Nelson Puentes
Posted on October 29, 2021
Nelson Puentes
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